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ET08 GLJ

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,643 mi
Last recorded156,643 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GLJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 156,643 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 156,643 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 148,690 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 148,680 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 137,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2017 137,300 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 121,156 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 121,156 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 111,486 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 111,486 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

d p f missing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 103,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

d p f missing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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ET08 GLJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET08 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET08 GLJ registered?

ET08 GLJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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